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How to Convert VHS Tapes to Digital Copies

  Want to revisit memories from two or three decades ago? For that, we all have VHS tapes sitting on a shelf or lying somewhere in our storeroom. With years passing, the video quality of VHS tapes will degrade. So, you might not be able to have the same video quality at the time it was shot. But better late than never!  There are challenges you might face when you start converting your VHS tapes into digital copies. To know how to navigate through this situation please keep reading! Pre-Preparations Before You Start the Process You will need some tools to start with.    VCR:  If you already have a working VCR then you are good to go. These days it is a little difficult to find a VCR in working condition. You might find a second-hand VCR on Amazon and eBay. If you purchase it online, you need to check it thoroughly whether it is working perfectly or not.   Video Converter:  A Video Converter connects VCR to a computer. It takes analog video signals to d...

What You Need to Know About DB9 Cables

  There are varieties of cables connected to your computer for different purposes like connecting your CPU to the monitor, keyboard, mouse, main switch, etc. Today we are going to talk about a cable connecting the different input equipment like a keyboard, mouse, joystick, etc., to the computer for output results. That cable is known as DB9 cables. In the world using USB and PS/2 interfaces, DB9 cables are still used in various devices. In its initial years, it used to be popular and probably the only cable promoting input devices to connect to the computer. Playing games using wired keyboards, mouse and joysticks is an unforgettable moment of many people's childhood. And if you have been one of those, then I am sure you might be knowing a bit about DB9 cables. Today, let us dig a bit deeper into it and its types    What Is DB9 Cable? Let us start with its appearance. It consists of a 9-pin connector. Its name came from its trapezoidal shape that looks like the alphabet l...

All You Need to Know About Cat6 Ethernet Cables

In this era of the fast internet, your old ethernet cable might not be sufficient to match the current speed of the internet. With advancements in technology, you can find a cable that is speedy and less noisy for your internet connection. Well, it can be a little difficult to choose from a wide range of cables available in the market. If your basic requirement for network application is in Gigabits then you can install Cat6 ethernet cables. Cat6 ethernet cables are popular in the market these days. Let's understand Cat6 cables in detail. What is Cat6 Cable? Category 6, shortly called Cat6 is an  ethernet cable  standard defined by Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and Electronic Industries Association (EIA). Cat6 cable consists of four twisted pairs of copper wires surrounded by insulation material. These wires are tightly twisted together for reducing crosstalk. The termination or end of these cable is either by RJ45, patch, or keystone jack. The maximum speed of...

Cat5e Cable: An Underrated Hero

  Ethernet cables are not glamorous. But they exist and bring the internet to our devices. So, the cables must be paid attention to. Cat5e ethernet cable has been a favorite for a while now, whether for home or the office. It’s reliable and gets the job done.  When setting up wiring for home or office, it is always better to future-proof the setup, thus eliminating the need to break walls every so often. Let’s talk about a long term setup for your home: If you want to set up a futuristic house, you need to upgrade your cabling and ensure that it is done in a way that it remains upgradable over the coming years. This is when a patch panel system comes into play.  Now any normal in-house cabling would mean you would have a bunch of things plugged into your wall all over the place. And if you need to upgrade, you’d have to go through your walls. With a patch panel set up, you can finish your in-wall wiring once and keep the outside wiring neat and tidy. UTP Cat5e patch cable...